ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Learning Assistance Services/Academic Support
JOB DESCRIPTION - PROFESSIONAL TUTOR
Supervised by Coordinator of Learning Assistance/Academic Support
Middletown Tutorial Center: Eileen Burke
Newburgh Learning Center: Sarah Gardner
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Location: Library 2 Floor
Kaplan Hall 2nd Floor
Telephone: 341-4520 or 4171
341-9032 or 9504
Email: eileen.burke@sunyorange.edu
sarah.gardner@sunyorange.edu
EXPECTIONS
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Provide individual and small group tutoring sessions in approved subjects.
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Facilitate learning as a guide and coach to assist the student to become a
successful, independent learner.
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Facilitate an increase and enhancement in student mastery of concepts or applications
of a specific course of study as presented by the course instructor.
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Integrate effective study and learning strategies to maximize the student’s potential
for academic progress.
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Assist coordinator with Peer Tutor training activities and tutee workshops.
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As a member of the Learning Assistance Services team, a Professional Tutor is
expected to maintain ongoing communications with the Coordinator of Learning
Assistance Services/Academic Support including the issue of referral to other
appropriate college resources as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Tutor students in specific course material and integrate study and learning strategies
to promote independent learning.
 Encourage students to develop a systemic approach to studying that will serve them in
many courses.
 Participate in professional development offerings.
 Meet with coordinator and instructors to plan appropriate academic support for students.
 Perform other duties consistent with the position of Professional Tutor.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
A Professional Tutor must demonstrate an ability to quickly establish rapport and communicate
well with students and instructors. He or she must have a Bachelor’s degree in the content area
or a related subject area. A Professional Tutor must be approved for hire by both the
Coordinator of Learning Assistance Services and the Academic Department Chairperson for the
course(s) to be tutored.
RATE OF PAY
$15.00 an hour
Revised 4/11